Lithographic Printing

Lithographic (Litho) (or offset lithography) is a surface-printed method that utilizes printing plates typically made of metal. The Litho plate is then pressed onto a rubber blanket, which then transfers and applies the ink onto the printing substrate like Paper or flat cardboard stock.

Also known as offset printing or litho, offset lithography is a very popular method of mass-production printing. It involves printing plates, usually made from aluminium, which each hold an image of the content that needs to be printed. These plates are then transferred (offset) onto rollers or rubber blankets before going onto the print media, which can be any type of paper you want.

The print media doesn't come into contact with the metal plates, which extends the life of the plates. As well as this, the flexible material of the rollers or rubber blankets means offset lithography can be used on any media with rough surfaces.

Offset lithography is great at producing consistently high-quality images and can be used for small or high-volume print jobs. It's also a versatile choice as it can print on any flat surface, regardless of whether it's smooth like paper or rough like canvas.

Litho is a great choice for Retail Product Cartons, Brochures, and Mailing Promo Cards.